Should We Stop Shaking Hands? [Archive]

Gvac

03-10-2007, 06:40 PM

I know it's an important part of Western culture (one that the importance of has been embedded into every man since he was a boy) but I think it's time we let go of this ridiculous formality.  With the increase of viruses and bacteria in our world does it make much sense to grab the hand of someone you might barely know?  How about the animals that always seem to have sweaty palms?  It's disgusting!I'm a salesman and my clientele are mechanics.  I can't tell you how many times they've offered me a grease filled hand, and I've pretty much had no choice but to shake it.  Then I have to run to my truck and grab the Windex and paper towels to clean up.  Another thing that annoys me is that the hand shake is supposed to be a friendly, respectful gesture but often winds up being some sort of childish, macho test of strength.   If we really wanted to show respect for someone when meeting them, why would we offer a potentially disease-ridden hand for them to grab and then try to break their fingers?  It's archaic and just plain stupid.From now on I'm adopting the Eastern practice of bowing.  What shows respect better than a bow?  It's nice and clean too; no exchange of bodily fluids or germs.  Scoff all you want, but please don't become indignant the next time you see me and I bow politely instead of grabbing your meat paw that you probably just sneezed into.

Don Stugots

03-10-2007, 06:47 PM

lets butt heads.  its cleaner.

FezPaul

03-10-2007, 06:48 PM

I'm with ya bro, shaking hands is archaic and stupid.If you really want to show respect for someone you've just met give them two bucks.

Fez4PrezN2008

03-10-2007, 06:49 PM

Don Stugots wrote: lets pee in eachothers butt's.  its cleaner. fixed it for ya

Fat_Sunny

03-10-2007, 06:50 PM

No Way Brotha...Fat Likes To Press The Flesh.  He Also Believes That Nature Intended Us To Expose Ourselves To As Many Air-Borne Germs As We Can, To Build Up Our Immunities.That Being Said, F_S HATES The New York Custom Of People Kissing Instead Of Shaking Hands."Back Off Sister, You're Ugly, And Fat Don't Know You.  You Can Shake His Hand, But That's It!"

sailor

03-10-2007, 06:51 PM

you're kooky on this one.

BeerBandit

03-10-2007, 06:51 PM

I think the handshake may be what saves us as a society.  With the advent of computers and the internet, we've become withdrawn from society.  Am I wrong, or does it seem as though there are a lot more socially inept people now then say, 15 years ago?  The handshake forces human contact.  Without that initial contact we could head down a slippery slope towards social self-consciousness and withdrawal.  Think about how repressed the Japanese are.  Sure, the release from that repression may result in such artistic expression as anime and wuxai, but I think if we (the West as a culture) wish to stay on top of the world, the handshake is a necessity.  Just stock up on purel.

Fez4PrezN2008

03-10-2007, 06:55 PM

PS - Gvac, love that hot paraplegic girl in your new avatar.

Don Stugots

03-10-2007, 06:57 PM

sailor wrote: you're kooky on this one.  no he really isnt.  it is annoying to shake someone's hand and have it feel sticky afterwards.  just like it is rude that after you shake someone's hand they pull out purel and clean themselves.  if we didnt shake to begin with, we wouldnt have the problem.

Wallower

03-10-2007, 06:58 PM

There's already a web site about this.<a href="http://www.michaeljfox.org/" target="_blank">here</a>

burrben

03-10-2007, 07:00 PM

yeah, oh, let's shake hands oh, baby let's shake hands well there's something here in the air jump up and let me know when you're there baby let's shake hands

OneEyeJack

03-10-2007, 07:00 PM

I guess kissing is out also

reillyluck

03-10-2007, 07:01 PM

Don Stugots wrote: sailor wrote: you're kooky on this one.  no he really isnt.  it is annoying to shake someone's hand and have it feel sticky afterwards.  just like it is rude that after you shake someone's hand they pull out purel and clean themselves.  if we didnt shake to begin with, we wouldnt have the problem. i have this image of you shaking this guys handhttp://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/sararosesr/tom_kennedy.jpg

OneEyeJack

03-10-2007, 07:04 PM

Put your hand in the hand of the man that stilled the watersput your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea...

Don Stugots

03-10-2007, 07:05 PM

reillyluck wrote: Don Stugots wrote: sailor wrote: you're kooky on this one. no he really isnt. it is annoying to shake someone's hand and have it feel sticky afterwards. just like it is rude that after you shake someone's hand they pull out purel and clean themselves. if we didnt shake to begin with, we wouldnt have the problem. i have this image of you shaking this guys hand<img src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/sararosesr/tom_kennedy.jpg" border="0" /> see, this is what i mean.  germs.

flavopop

03-10-2007, 07:10 PM

I hear ya G, Ive basically gone exclusivly to the fist bump.  It may sound a little rude but I work at the Post Office and you should see some of the mutants I work with.  Not only do they not wash their hands, they tend to forget about their nasty bodies and cloths too!  I call one dude #5 because he smells very similar to a sub that has Ham, swiss, cappicola, onion lettuce and tomatoe, and lest we forget the oil and vinegar.  NOW IM STARVIN!

weekapaugjz

03-10-2007, 07:13 PM

Gvac wrote: Scoff all you want, but please don't become indignant the next time you see me and I bow politely instead of grabbing your meat paw that you probably just sneezed into.  or jerked off with

sailor

03-10-2007, 07:37 PM

Don Stugots wrote: sailor wrote: you're kooky on this one. no he really isnt. it is annoying to shake someone's hand and have it feel sticky afterwards. just like it is rude that after you shake someone's hand they pull out purel and clean themselves. if we didnt shake to begin with, we wouldnt have the problem.  and if we didn't go out in public all sorts of bad things could be avoided.  the underlying issue is the rudeness of the other shaker to not wipe off their hand properly (of sweat, motor oil, etc.).  if you didn't go out and talk to people, you would never have to deal with bad breath.  does this mean we should never leave our houses?

sailor

03-10-2007, 07:39 PM

wait, is this all about "typhoid fairy"?

FezPaul

03-10-2007, 07:39 PM

Keep your filthy paws off me you damn dirty ape!<img src="http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1020000/images/_1024076_apes150.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="180" />

BeerBandit

03-10-2007, 07:41 PM

sailor wrote: Don Stugots wrote: sailor wrote: you're kooky on this one. no he really isnt. it is annoying to shake someone's hand and have it feel sticky afterwards. just like it is rude that after you shake someone's hand they pull out purel and clean themselves. if we didnt shake to begin with, we wouldnt have the problem. and if we didn't go out in public all sorts of bad things could be avoided. the underlying issue is the rudeness of the other shaker to not wipe off their hand properly (of sweat, motor oil, etc.). if you didn't go out and talk to people, you would never have to deal with bad breath. does this mean we should never leave our houses?  If someone shakes with a wet steak, tell them they're gross.  Take a stand.  Don't let them get away with giving the next person a soggy shake.  These people will never learn their lesson.

sailor

03-10-2007, 07:45 PM

BeerBandit wrote: sailor wrote: Don Stugots wrote: sailor wrote: you're kooky on this one. no he really isnt. it is annoying to shake someone's hand and have it feel sticky afterwards. just like it is rude that after you shake someone's hand they pull out purel and clean themselves. if we didnt shake to begin with, we wouldnt have the problem. and if we didn't go out in public all sorts of bad things could be avoided. the underlying issue is the rudeness of the other shaker to not wipe off their hand properly (of sweat, motor oil, etc.). if you didn't go out and talk to people, you would never have to deal with bad breath. does this mean we should never leave our houses? If someone shakes with a wet steak, tell them they're gross. Take a stand. Don't let them get away with giving the next person a soggy shake. These people will never learn their lesson.  exactamundo!  try "ugh" or "ick" or old-school "yuck"

PapaBear

03-10-2007, 07:50 PM

I think it would be another step toward making humans too weak to fight disease. All this constant over cleanliness and germaphobia is make our immune systems incapable of fighting off the simplest germs and bacteria. Keep shaking hands.

FezPaul

03-10-2007, 07:53 PM

Some people can't stop shaking hands.<img src="http://www.bravotv.com/images/Inside_the_Actors_Studio/Photo_Gallery/michael_j_fox.jpg" border="0" width="293" height="300" />

Andomray

03-10-2007, 08:13 PM

FezPaul wrote: Some people can't stop shaking hands.<img src="http://www.bravotv.com/images/Inside_the_Actors_Studio/Photo_Gallery/michael_j_fox.jpg" border="0" width="293" height="300" />I didn't want to laugh, but that's fucking funny.

FUNKMAN

03-10-2007, 08:55 PM

it's disturbing when someone gives you the "limp wrist/no effort" handshake. it's like you shook a fucking squid   ewwww

Fallon

03-10-2007, 09:00 PM

FezPaul wrote: Keep your filthy paws off me you damn dirty ape!<img src="http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1020000/images/_1024076_apes150.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="180" /> <img src="http://www.buzzpics.com/appelfarm_04/difranco/difranco_4475.jpg" border="0" width="241" height="350" />

johnniewalker

03-10-2007, 09:22 PM

I always wondered, is it ok to shake a females hand.  I've always had women completely offended at this.  I've never figured out the appropriate way to greet a girl of a friend or say a wife of a man or something.   I always get a chuckle when i accidently try to shake her hand.  

Fallon

03-10-2007, 09:25 PM

I agree. I don't know if they want a hug with a kiss on the cheek, just a hug or a handshake. It's confusing!

Fat_Sunny

03-10-2007, 09:28 PM

johnniewalker wrote: I always wondered, is it ok to shake a females hand.  I've always had women completely offended at this.  I've never figured out the appropriate way to greet a girl of a friend or say a wife of a man or something.   I always get a chuckle when i accidently try to shake her hand.   Fat's Mother Is Very Proper Old School Emily Post, And She Taught Us That A Man Never Offers His Hand To A Woman.  If The Woman Offers Her Hand To Shake, Then You Shake It.  If She Does Not Offer Her Hand To Shake, You Just Give Your Head A Bit Of A Nod And Say "Very Nice To Meet Your Ms./Mrs. Crabapple".Take It To The Bank, Johnniewalker!

johnniewalker

03-10-2007, 09:31 PM

Fat_Sunny wrote: johnniewalker wrote: I always wondered, is it ok to shake a females hand. I've always had women completely offended at this. I've never figured out the appropriate way to greet a girl of a friend or say a wife of a man or something. I always get a chuckle when i accidently try to shake her hand. Fat's Mother Is Very Proper Old School Emily Post, And She Taught Us That A Man Never Offers His Hand To A Woman. If The Woman Offers Her Hand To Shake, Then You Shake It. If She Does Not Offer Her Hand To Shake, You Just Give Your Head A Bit Of A Nod And Say "Very Nice To Meet Your Ms./Mrs. Crabapple".Take It To The Bank, Johnniewalker! I love you like a brother lleeder!

reillyluck

03-10-2007, 09:33 PM

Fat_Sunny wrote: johnniewalker wrote: I always wondered, is it ok to shake a females hand.  I've always had women completely offended at this.  I've never figured out the appropriate way to greet a girl of a friend or say a wife of a man or something.   I always get a chuckle when i accidently try to shake her hand.   Fat's Mother Is Very Proper Old School Emily Post, And She Taught Us That A Man Never Offers His Hand To A Woman.  If The Woman Offers Her Hand To Shake, Then You Shake It.  If She Does Not Offer Her Hand To Shake, You Just Give Your Head A Bit Of A Nod And Say "Very Nice To Meet Your Ms./Mrs. Crabapple".Take It To The Bank, Johnniewalker!Fat's mother is correct.  My nanny used to say the same thing.

Fat_Sunny

03-10-2007, 09:34 PM

johnniewalker wrote:  I love you like a brother lleeder!That Is A Very Sorry Rumor Started By One Kevin!  Now Busybeeman, Hmmm.......

FUNKMAN

03-10-2007, 10:06 PM

Tugs Not Hugs

sr71blackbird

03-11-2007, 12:48 AM

I have adoped the black way and offer my fist, which the recipient knocks with their fist.

Bulldogcakes

03-11-2007, 06:23 AM

I'm with Sailor. Just shake the hand you germ-ophobe. I guess we should eliminate CASH too. How many people touched that dollar bill before you did? Maybe that cashier just wiped her ass before she gave you your change.

Gvac

03-11-2007, 06:26 AM

Bulldogcakes wrote: I'm with Sailor. Just shake the hand you germ-ophobe. I guess we should eliminate CASH too. How many people touched that dollar bill before you did? Maybe that cashier just wiped her ass before she gave you your change. I'm glad you brought that up Bulldog.  I think it should be mandated that all food handlers wear a clean set of gloves every time they make you a sandwich or make your bagel with butter or cream cheese.  I'll walk out of a place where someone handles money and then goes to make my meal.  It's vile and disgusting.

sr71blackbird

03-11-2007, 06:32 AM

I agree.  They make your food and then give you change with the gloves on.  They are wearng the gloves to keep themselves from getting dirty!  They dont care about you.  I realise it is a hassle for them.  But why go through the pretense anyway? 

sailor

03-11-2007, 07:54 AM

Gvac wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: I'm with Sailor. Just shake the hand you germ-ophobe. I guess we should eliminate CASH too. How many people touched that dollar bill before you did? Maybe that cashier just wiped her ass before she gave you your change. I'm glad you brought that up Bulldog. I think it should be mandated that all food handlers wear a clean set of gloves every time they make you a sandwich or make your bagel with butter or cream cheese. I'll walk out of a place where someone handles money and then goes to make my meal. It's vile and disgusting.  unless you're washing your hands after you pay, you're eating after touching money as well.  what's the difference?

King Hippos Bandaid

03-11-2007, 08:13 AM

<img src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby6FTN_RFTkkBuh.jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsNXZtZnJ jBHNlYwNwcm9mBHZ0aWQDSTk5OV83Mw--/SIG=11r65p3po/EXP=1173719251/**http%3A//www.odg.com/images/handshake.jpg" border="0" width="200" height="150" /> Just give your Co Worker or  Friend   a hand Shake and stop thinking about yourself.  But if you work with Mechanics  , tough one .  d, I would  measure how dirty their hands are, if they wash their Hands First,than shake his hand

reillyluck

03-11-2007, 08:21 AM

i think ass grabs should be the official handshake. 

Jujubees2

03-11-2007, 08:26 AM

reillyluck wrote: i think ass grabs should be the official handshake.  Jesus, people are worried about sweaty hands.  Can you imagine getting a fistful of a sweaty backside?

Fallon

03-11-2007, 08:26 AM

reillyluck wrote: i think ass grabs should be the official handshake.  I'll remember this at the Jersey bar night.

reillyluck

03-11-2007, 08:32 AM

Jujubees2 wrote: reillyluck wrote: i think ass grabs should be the official handshake.  Jesus, people are worried about sweaty hands.  Can you imagine getting a fistful of a sweaty backside?ew.  im not saying stick your hand down somes pants (but thats always an option). over the pants silly.  if youre sweating though your pants, thats just ew.  kinda like Fergie?  I say its pee.  she says its sweat.  but no other part of her is sweating.  strange.http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e100/BigJoe7231/77f46fe3.jpg

Bulldogcakes

03-11-2007, 08:45 AM

reillyluck wrote: i think ass grabs should be the official handshake. I'd take you up on that, but knowing you you'll grab my ass back and I'll get the coodies.

reillyluck

03-11-2007, 08:50 AM

Bulldogcakes wrote: reillyluck wrote: i think ass grabs should be the official handshake. I'd take you up on that, but knowing you you'll grab my ass back and I'll get the coodies.   you so want my coodies.  just admit it. but you might be one of those ass sweat guys Juju is talking about, so i'll pass.

Bulldogcakes

03-11-2007, 09:33 AM

reillyluck wrote:you so want my coodies. just admit it. but you might be one of those ass sweat guys Juju is talking about, so i'll pass.  You so want my sweaty tush, just admit it.

jizzwater

03-11-2007, 09:34 AM

Bulldogcakes wrote: reillyluck wrote:you so want my coodies. just admit it. but you might be one of those ass sweat guys Juju is talking about, so i'll pass.  You so want my sweaty tush, just admit it.  Guilty!!

furie

03-11-2007, 09:49 AM

it's important to keep this medevil tradition going!

lleeder

03-11-2007, 11:10 AM

I think shaking hands is ok I don't mind the germs. Alcohol kills germs. When meeting a woman I am confused what to do. Kiss hello is alittle uncomfortable for me. I never feel like I know the person well enough to kiss them hello. Even relatives I dread doing it to. I guess I'm just uncomfortable all the way around. LLeeder only enjoys life when he's being Fat_Sunny.

K.C.

03-11-2007, 01:16 PM

I like the handshake, but I don't like the forced handshake...you know, the guy who will jump over a coffee table to get to you because he feels the handshake is an obligation. I also don't the like the 'test of strength' handshake where someone feels they have to out squeeze the other.

A.J.

03-12-2007, 04:15 AM

The fist bump that athletes do works for me.  Anything for me to have less human contact.

angelinad128

03-12-2007, 04:20 AM

angelinad128

03-12-2007, 04:25 AM

A.J. wrote: The fist bump that athletes do works for me.  Anything for me to have less human contact.For some reason after I read any of your posts I get the feeling that you need someone to give you a hug and tell you that it will all be fine! LOL

A.J.

03-12-2007, 04:52 AM

angelinad128 wrote: A.J. wrote: The fist bump that athletes do works for me.  Anything for me to have less human contact.For some reason after I read any of your posts I get the feeling that you need someone to give you a hug and tell you that it will all be fine! LOLWell, if you're offering... <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wub.gif" border="0" width="22" height="29" />

Golfman

03-12-2007, 05:00 AM

Just a nice fist bump is nice, I'm with you Gvac, shaking is just odd.  That guy probably just wiped his can and never washed his hands!

ralphbxny

03-12-2007, 05:00 AM

Shaking hands needs to happen for professional reasons, but I happen to agree with sailor...wipe your hand first and I forget who said it...I hate the limp wrist handshake. freaks me out. Also Sunny was right. ya dont offer your hand to a woman unless they do first. I didnt have a fancy nanny like others on here. Who knew Reilly was a fancy girl.

MrPink

03-12-2007, 05:19 AM

I like a handshake. Just remember to do it like the Arabs, always shake with your right hand and wipe your ass with the left. My rule is firm handshakes for men, hug and ass grab for girls.

Rockvillejoe

03-12-2007, 05:46 AM

Andomray wrote: FezPaul wrote: Some people can't stop shaking hands.<img src="http://www.bravotv.com/images/Inside_the_Actors_Studio/Photo_Gallery/michael_j_fox.jpg" border="0" width="293" height="300" />I didn't want to laugh, but that's fucking funny.ouch! shaky ground here. for me, fist bump or the finger point.

sailor

03-12-2007, 06:05 AM

Rockvillejoe wrote: Andomray wrote: FezPaul wrote: Some people can't stop shaking hands.<img src="http://www.bravotv.com/images/Inside_the_Actors_Studio/Photo_Gallery/michael_j_fox.jpg" border="0" width="293" height="300" />I didn't want to laugh, but that's fucking funny.ouch! shaky ground here. for me, fist bump or the finger point.  i bet you do the six-shooter.

Dougie Brootal

03-12-2007, 06:13 AM

Don Stugots wrote: lets butt heads.  its cleaner. huhuhuhuh uhuhuhuhuhuh you said butthead, uhuhuhuh uhuhuhuh!<img src="http://www.wwlp.com/news/segments/sybersy/beavis.jpg" border="0" width="225" height="224" />

high fly

03-12-2007, 06:29 PM

Civilization has somehow managed to scrape by this far with handshakes, I see no reason why that trend shouldn't continue.GIMME THAT SWEATY PALM!

high fly

03-12-2007, 06:32 PM

angelinad128 wrote: johnniewalker wrote: I always wondered, is it ok to shake a females hand.  I've always had women completely offended at this.  I've never figured out the appropriate way to greet a girl of a friend or say a wife of a man or something.   I always get a chuckle when i accidently try to shake her hand.   That's weird because I go for the handshake when meeting someone and I'm a girl.I was brought up that a gentleman did not offer to shake a lady's hand, but waits for her to offer first.That seems to be understood in the Deep South, but when around northern womens, I'll kind of make a move like as if to shake, so the lady will go ahead and offer her hand.

Rockvillejoe

03-12-2007, 07:25 PM

sailor wrote: Rockvillejoe wrote: Andomray wrote: FezPaul wrote: Some people can't stop shaking hands.<img src="http://www.bravotv.com/images/Inside_the_Actors_Studio/Photo_Gallery/michael_j_fox.jpg" border="0" width="293" height="300" />I didn't want to laugh, but that's fucking funny.ouch! shaky ground here. for me, fist bump or the finger point.  i bet you do the six-shooter.while my right eye is squinted shut..

Gvac

03-25-2007, 08:58 AM

Right now I'm suffering from some mystery illness; it's like the flu with the added bonus of explosive diarrhea. I have no idea where I caught it, but I'm now more convinced than ever that it's time to eliminate all meaningless physical contact with other humans.

A.J.

03-25-2007, 10:41 AM

RoseBlood

03-25-2007, 10:54 AM

Holding Hands = Good

Shaking Hands = No Good!

Febreeze

03-25-2007, 12:14 PM

I'm with GVAC on this one.

I'm in sales also, and its quite repulsive. I have never been the sissy-germophobe guy, but there is no reason to continue touching another guys hand.

I know where my hand has been, and I wouldn't shake it.

reeshy

03-25-2007, 12:31 PM

I used to be an RN....how the fuck do you think I feel about touching another filthy human????

Captain Rooster

03-25-2007, 02:32 PM

I'm into the fist bump lately--too many damn sick people around this time of year. I just got over that flu. I blame the guy at work who gives a shit when he's sick; he coughs without covering his mouth.

I am also for bringing back the hanky. Sneeze into a hanky ... not your bare hand.

OGC

03-25-2007, 03:12 PM

I could do without handshakes

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ralphbxny

03-26-2007, 12:16 PM

I take back my gvac is nuts to agreeing with him!!

I have a plague and I had to get it shakin hands with a dirty human!!

SinA

03-26-2007, 12:26 PM

as someone who ccurrently has pinkeye and has no idea how he got it, i voted stop/asia

raulfd4

03-26-2007, 12:38 PM

i like a handshake. my father is also in sales and he taught me the importance of a good handshake. says a lot about a person. stop being a pussy and get some germs. it only makes you stronger.

GwEnYpOo

03-26-2007, 05:03 PM

i absolutely hate it when i am forced into a handshake that if i dont take , it will look very disrespectfull. i dont want to touch people i dont know , and chances are , if im shaking your hand , i really dont know you . if i wanted to touch someone i would go ahead and do it , cause im THAT kind of person . . . :annoyed: